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Peter Feneht 11-18-2004 03:26 PM

Engine block heater?
 
I have a 1981 MB 300SD and I was wondering about an engine block heater, (some kind of wall socket plug-in unit to warm the engine prior to starting). Our regular mechanic said they couldn't find one and there wasn't a good way to add one. First of all, besides being beneficial for passengers (my wife!) I assume it would be good for the engine, especially on those cold Wisconsin winter days. But rather than make a wrong assumption I'll ask, is it really beneficial and if so, are there units or companies people recommend that have a good poroduct? Thanks! --Peter

blackmercedes 11-18-2004 03:51 PM

Pretty much every MB sold in many parts of Canada came with/comes with a block heater. They have been installed since the 1960's. I don't know a diesel owner without one, and I have never owned a car without one.

They are installed in a frost plug location, and I have had to replace a few, and it's a bit of a job. You might think about an inline coolant heater that is installed in a coolant hose, or a special oil pan element. When I liven in the Yukon it would get to -55C in the winter, and I had an engine block heater, a coolant circulating heater and a battery blanket on my Civic. Even getting close to -60C it would start.

nhodges 11-18-2004 05:07 PM

Please search this site for "block Heater. There are reams of info. There is a screwout plug in the block behind your starter. Get a new mechanic!! Every
Mercedes diesel since the 60s has the removable plug or an installed block heater.

Wes Bender 11-19-2004 10:32 AM

Peter - Over on the diesel forum you'll find more info on block heaters than you can possibly use. Sounds as if your "regular" mechanic shouldn't be....

Block heaters, especially connected to a timed electrical outlet are great in cold climates.

Cheers,
Wes

Old300D 11-19-2004 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhodges
Please search this site for "block Heater. There are reams of info. There is a screwout plug in the block behind your starter. Get a new mechanic!! Every
Mercedes diesel since the 60s has the removable plug or an installed block heater.

Not just the diesels, even the gasser blocks have the ability to be fitted with heaters.


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